Nice try but the snake in the photo is not venomous. Remember there are only 4 common venomous snakes found in the United States. Look at the 4 types below and remember how to identify these snakes. When you are finished viewing this page and you are confident that you can identify a venomous snake click the link at the bottom of the page to return to the quiz. Remember that color is not the best identifying feature of a venomous snake. There are many nonvenomous snakes that share the same colors and sometimes the same patterns. Lastly, to identify a snake you do not use just one feature, it's best to try and match several features to be absolutely sure. Do not handle snakes unless you are trained and remember it's safer to leave the snake alone than to try and kill it or move it.
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Identifying Features: - Heat sensing Pits - Slit Eyes - Triangular Shaped Head - The Body also Appears Triangular Shaped - Color is Coppery in Appearance |
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Identifying Features: - Heat sensing Pits - Slit Eyes - Triangular Shaped Head - Mouth is White when opened |
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Identifying Features: - Heat sensing Pits - Slit Eyes - Triangular Shaped Head - Rattler on Tail |
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Identifying Features: - Identified by the sequence of band color. Often confused with the Scarlet Kingsnake which is nonvenomous. Coral Snake "Red touch Yellow will Kill a Fellow" Scarlet Kingsnake "Red touch Black won't Hurt Jack"
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